Fatoumatta Dibba

Dr. Fatoumatta Dibba is the Deputy Director of Health Services in The Gambia, where she advocates for mental health awareness and collective responsibility in addressing mental health issues. She described the new National Mental Health Policy as timely and consultative, recognizing the importance of stakeholder engagement in its development. Dr. Dibba emphasizes the need for support from development partners to implement the policy effectively amidst global financial challenges.